eTrestleboard March, 2003

Henry Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M.

eTrestleboard and Calendar

March, 2003

Brethren,

Over 34 Brothers joined in fellowship for our February stated communication. Following a delicious dinner, lodge was opened to officially receive Wor. Robert L. Hopkins, our District Blood Coordinator. Wor. Rob’s message underscored the critical need to give the gift of life — often! A surprise was the appearance of the George Washington gavel on our altar (see pictures on page 5). The gavel was used by Wor. Bro. George Washington on 18 Sep 1793 during the laying of the corner stone of the U.S. Capitol. It was indeed an honor to have the gavel present in our Lodge and to welcome the Master of Potomac Lodge No. 5 of the Grand Lodge of D.C., Wor. Lonnie Jolma, and several of his officers. After our meeting, every Brother was afforded an opportunity to have his picture taken holding the gavel.

March is a busy month — see the enclosed calendar for details. At our March stated communication we will welcome and hear from the 2003 Potentate of Kena Shrine, our very own Brother Bill Hendricks.

I ask every member of Henry Lodge to make an extra effort to bring a good man to our April 1^st open house (see the enclosed flyer). Success of the program is in your hands — just Bring A Friend!

Please keep the following Brothers in your thoughts and prayers: Bro. Ken Haar who is recovering from surgery and RW Bill Sheads whose sister recently passed away.

See you in Lodge!

Harry

Worshipful Master

Win the George Washington Replica Penknife

As announced at the February stated meeting, the Master will present a replica of the George Washington penknife to the first Lodge member to decode the inscription shown below on the East side of our altar, determine the cipher used, use that cipher to encode the words “Henry Lodge,” and present the result to him in writing. You must also agree to present a short educational program at a future meeting.

"Lite" Nite Program

At 7:30p on March 4th, the first of four 1½ hour “Lite Night” programs will be held at the Lodge. Lite Night programs are designed to be informal (come casual) Masonic Education opportunities and will feature such things as movies, discussion groups, fellowship, fun and desserts. Our first program is designed for: (1) members who haven't been in Lodge in a while and may need a re-fresher on the signs and Masonic protocol; (2) new Masons who want to reinforce their knowledge; and (3) active members who want to share their knowledge.

2002 Past Master - Wor. Ralph Wilbur Smith, Jr. Recognized

Following a delicious pork and chicken bar-b-cue dinner in his honor , our 2002 Past Master, Wor. Ralph, was recognized for his outstanding work and valuable contributions to the Lodge during his year. Seven Past Masters stood with Wor. Ralph as his Past Master's Jewel was pinned on him by his Lady Dottie. Wor. Ralph took this opportunity to announce the dedication of the new kitchen exhaust hood to the memory of Bro. Bob Kluefer and his “HL57 2002 MASON OF THE YEAR,” Bro. Steven Sylvester. Congratulations Bro. Steve!

Around The Quarry

„Long Range Plan (LRP) Kickoff Meeting at Henry

At 7:30p on March 26^th, a LRP kick-off meeting will be held at the Lodge. Under the direction of RW Ed Cohen, subcommittees will be formed to address such areas as: capital improvements, Temple maintenance, Masonic education, membership, officer development, charitable outreach, community service and the Masonic family. All Lodge members who are encouraged to participate in the development of our roadmap to the future.

„No Host Dinners Out

On Saturday, March 1^st, the first of four quarterly No Host Dinners Out will be held. Just show up at the Lodge at 6:30p. After determining the groups preference for dinner, we will proceed to the selected restaurant and enjoy good food and great fellowship. Dress is casual.

„Reserve Your Seat for the GMs Official Visit Now!

Help us plan to maximize the use of our limited lodge seating for the GMs 8 April official visit to our Lodge by submitting the a reservation form (see Feb 03 Trestle board). Un-reserved seats will be released to non-Henry Lodge members after March 1^st.

„Area Leadership Conference (Mar 15^th) and Sinclair School (Mar 21^st&Mar 22^nd)

Mark your calendars for these two important events. While all Lodge Officers are expected to attend, these events are open to all members. Be an “ACTIVE MASON” and get involved!

„Corrections

-New Trestleboard address labels have been prepared —– please notify the Lodge Secretary if you note any errors in your address label.

-In the February Trestleboard, the MAHOVA article should have stated “… consider giving a penny per day ($3.65/year) or more.” Help us make our Lodge goal of 100% participation by making a contribution to our Masonic Home —– and don’t forget to notify the Lodge Secretary that you have given so your participation can be recorded.

Wor. Harry congratulates Wor. Rob Hopkins, District Blood Coordinator, following his presentation on the giving of the gift of life.

On Valentines Day, 7 members of our Lodge stopped by to congratulate Bro. Wilson Witmer on reaching his 90^th birthday and chat about “old times.” Bro. Witmer was presented a 2003 Lodge lapel pin, coffee mug and fruit basket.


	Henry Lodge was honored to have the George Washington gavel (left) present at the February stated. Shown above from left to right are: Bro. Dallas Brumback, JW; Wor. Lonnie Jolma, Master of Potomac Lodge No. 5; Wor. Harry Sanders; and Wor. Russ Williams, SW.

Our immediate Past Master, Wor. Ralph Wilber Smith, Jr. and his Lady Dottie share a lighter moment during the recent dinner held at the Lodge in their honor.

March 2003

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	NOTE: Dinner will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Stated meeting each month. Plan on joining us for great food and good fellowship!				*28 February* *Deadline for HL57 members to reserve a sideline seat for the GMs 8 April official visit*	1 1st NO HOST Dinners Out Event — meet @ HL @ 6:30p
2 -Hope Chap 73 Ritual Practice	3 -LFC DeMolay Stated @ H57 —7:30p -Herndon 264 Stated	4 -Henry 57 “LITE” NIGHT — 7:30p to 9:00p	5 -Henry 57 Called Comm - MM Catechism —7:30p	6 -Acacia 16 Stated — Blood OV -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg — 7:30p	7 -Manasseh 182 Stated — Blood OV -Hope Chap 73 @ H57— 8p	8 -Masters & Wardens Invitational Breakfast Prog @ Kena -Hope Chap 73 Open Installation @ H57—7p
9	10 -Hay Market 313 Stated — DIW OV	11 –6:30p Dinner -Henry 57 Stated Blood OV - 7:30p -Mt. Carmel 133 Stated StSRT	12	13 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Pledge Mtg — 7:00p	14	15 Area Leadership Conference — depart H57 @ 6:00a
16	17 -Herndon 264 Stated	18 -Henry 57 Ritual Practice @ 7:30p	19	20 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg — 7:30p	21 Sinclair School7:30p—9:00p @ Manasseh 182	22 Sinclair School 9:00a—2:00p @ Manasseh 182 (Lunch—$6)
23	24	25 -Mt. Carmel 133 Stated	26 -Henry 57 Long Range Plan Kick- off Meeting	27 -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Advisory Meeting	28
30 -Hope Chap 73 Rehearsal	31	1 April -Henry 57 Bring A Friend Open House Program	*2 April*	*3 April* -Acacia 16 Stated -Fairfax Assembly 3 Rainbow Mtg — 7:30p	*4 April* -Manasseh 182 Stated	5 April -H 57 Officers Meeting @ 9:00a

April 2003

1 – Bring A Friend

3 – Acacia Stated

4 - Manasseh Stated

5 – HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am

7 – Herndon State

7 - HL57 GM OV Ritual Practice

8 – Mt. Carmel Stated

8 – HL57 Stated / GM OV

14 – Hay Market Stated

16 - District School

21 – Herndon Stated

18 - HL57 Ritual Practice

22 – Mt. Carmel Stated

25 – Scottish Rite 20th Degree Practice @ H57

TBD – Masonic Family Baseball Outing

May 2003

1 – Acacia Stated

2 – Manasseh Stated

2 – 20th Degree Practice @ Scottish Rite Temple

3 – 20th Degree @ Scottish Rite Temple

5 – Herndon St.

6 – Eagle Scout Recognition

11 – Mother’s Day

12 – Hay Market Stated

13 – HL57 Stated / DIW OV / PM Night

Program w/Steak Dinner

13 – Mt. Carmel Stated

18 – Spring Fishing Trip

19 – Herndon Stated

21 – District School

26 – Memorial Day

27 – Mt. Carmel Stated

June 2003

2 - Herndon Stated

5 – Acacia Stated

6 – Manasseh Stated

7 – HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am

9 – Hay Market Stated

10 - HL57 Stated

10 – Mt. Carmel Stated

11 – 14 WM attends National Sojourner Convention in Oklahoma

14 – Flag Day

15 – Father’s Day

16 – Herndon Stated

18 – District School

21 – GM OV District 4

24 – St. John’s Day / Joint Table Lodge with Concord Lodge of District 54 at HL57

24 – Mt. Carmel Stated

TBD – St. John’s Day Church Service

July 2003

3 – Acacia Stated

4 - Manasseh Stated

4 - Independence Day / Child ID Program

7 – Herndon Stated

8 – Mt. Carmel Stated

8 – HL57 Stated / Masonic Family Happy Birthday USA Dinner with Patriotic Program

14 – Hay Market Stated

16 - District School

21 – Herndon Stated

22 – Mt. Carmel Stated

25 JUL – 2 Aug WM on Vacation

August 2003

1 - Manasseh Stated

3 - 5 Reid Simmons Academy

4 – Herndon Stated

7 – Acacia Stated

11 - Hay Market Stated

12 - HL57 Stated / Wardens Night

12 – Mt. Carmel Stated \

18 – Herndon Stated

20 - District School

23 - H57 / Cobbdale Picnic

26 - H57 Canaday Scholarship Presentation

26 – Mt. Carmel Stated

September 2003

1 - Herndon Stated

4 – Acacia Stated

6– HL57 Officers Meeting @ 9am

5 - Manasseh Stated

8 - Hay Market Stated

9 - HL57 Stated / Homecoming/Bring A Mason Night (Meet in original Lodge Room of Old City Hall)

9 – Mt. Carmel Stated

11—Patriot’s Day

11 – Patriot’s Day Flag Ceremony & Ice Cream Social

13 – SLOT

15 - Herndon Stated

17 - District School

21 – Fall Fishing Trip

23 – Mt. Carmel Stated

27 – Masonic Education Program @ Kena Shrine Center

Grand Master’s Proclamation

Masonic Recognition Day

The 1^st Wednesday of every month shall be observed as Masonic Recognition Day --- on that day all Masons are requested to wear Masonic apparel such as hats, shirts, jackets, belts, etc.